Jennifer Garner in "When Paparazzi Collide"

Jennifer Garner in "When Paparazzi Collide"

1/11/2007 12:34 PM PST BY TMZ STAFF

A stoic and purposeful Jennifer Garner was nearly swallowed whole by a group of photogs yesterday.

The former "Alias" star got herself into a nasty crush when paparazzi swarmed her outside John Frieda salon on Melrose. As she weaved through the flashing mass, shutterbugs began pushing each other into cars, leaving Garner visibly annoyed. Still, as she neared her SUV, she managed a terse "Get off my car please," as paps parted like the Red Sea to let her pass.

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